A member asked:

Does heart rate say anything about the health of the heart? if heartrate is normal then is the heart working fine?

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Dr. Charles Talakkottur answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It can: If the heart rate is too fast(over 100) it can be concerning. If it is too slow(less than 60) it could be that the person is a conditioned athlete or that there is something wrong with the electrical activity of the heart.

Answered 3/15/2016

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